How important is your smile? From Dr. Berger

At the office of Dr. Jeffrey Berger, we are dedicated to using the most advanced orthodontic technology in order to provide comfortable, accurate, customized orthodontic treatments. Dr. Berger and our talented staff have been creating beautiful smiles in the South Bay area for years.

The bottom line is, we know having a beautiful smile is important to you. It’s important to us, too.

And speaking of smiling, in a new poll conducted by Glamour Magazine, people were asked, “If you had to pick between having perfect teeth, eyesight or hair, which would you choose?

Well, 44 percent of folks out there are choosing teeth! In addition, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, or AACD, conducted a study and found that 99.7 percent of those polled believed a smile is an important social asset. Respondents said straightness, whiteness, cleanliness, as well as the sincerity and sparkle of a person’s smile were all important factors not only socially, but career-wise as well.

You’re invited to visit our practice for a complimentary consultation with Dr. Berger. Please contact us at (310) 542-7331. Early morning and evening appointments are available to accommodate your busy schedule. We look forward to meeting you, and working with you to achieve a healthy, beautiful, South Bay smile!

Get to know your braces! From Dr. Berger

We hope you're having a relaxing and fun weekend! Should you need to call Dr. Berger and our team in case you sustain any damage to your braces, we can help you more effectively if you can tell us exactly which piece is in trouble! Here’s a handy diagram and corresponding list of all the parts that make up your braces.



Elastic Tie: Tiny rubber band that fits around the bracket to hold the archwire in place.

Archwire: The main wire that acts as a track to guide the teeth along. It's changed periodically throughout treatment, as teeth move to their new positions.

Loop in Archwire: Frequently used for closing space left by an extraction. Many archwires don't have a loop.

Bracket: Small attachment that holds the archwire in place. Most often, a bracket is cemented directly onto the tooth's surface, eliminating the need for a band.

Headgear Tube: Round, hollow attachment on the back bands. The inner bow of the headgear fits into it.

Coil Spring: Fits between brackets and over archwire to open space between teeth.

Tie Wire: Fine wire that is twisted around the bracket to hold the archwire in place.

Band: A thin ring of metal fitted around a tooth and cemented in place. The band provides a way to attach the brackets to the tooth.

Hook: Welded or removable arm to which elastics (rubber bands) are attached.

Elastic (Rubber Band): Small rubber band that is hooked between different points on the appliance to provide pressure to move the teeth.

Hope this helps! Let Dr. Berger know if you have any questions during your next visit or on Facebook!

Christopher Zorn - patient testimonial for Dr. Berger

Christopher was a patient of Dr. Berger for 18 months, whereas his friends have been in treatment for two-to-three years. Check out what Christopher had to say!

For more patient testimonials for Dr. Berger, we invite you to head to our official YouTube page!

You’re also invited to visit our practice for a complimentary consultation with Dr. Berger. Please contact us at (310) 542-7331. Early morning and evening appointments are available to accommodate your busy schedule. We look forward to meeting you, and working with you to achieve a healthy, beautiful, South Bay smile!

When should you call Dr. Berger?

Our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) have put together a helpful list that outlines when you should call Dr. Jeffrey Berger and team. Here are some early warning signs indicating it’s time to check in with us:

1. Early or late loss of baby teeth
2. Difficulty of chewing or biting
3. Mouth breathing
4. Finger sucking or other oral habits
5. Crowding, misplaced or blocked-out teeth
6. Jaws that shift, make sounds, protrude or retrude
7. Speech difficulty
8. Biting the cheek or biting into the roof of the mouth
9. Protruding teeth
10. Teeth that meet in an abnormal way or don’t meet at all
11. Facial imbalance or asymmetry
12. Grinding or clenching of teeth

Do any of these warning signs fit you? If so, give us a call as soon as possible!

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- Dr. Berger and staff